Reviews
La Bohème review: now relocated to 1930s Berlin at the Sydney Opera House
La Bohème is an operatic classic that still charms, but shows its age.
Destiny review: an MTC production that explores South Africa under Apartheid
Destiny, by promising playwright Kirsty Marillier showcases life under South African Apartheid but misses opportunities to deliver an emotional, philosophical…
The Talented Mr Ripley review: STC production brings a well-known tale to stage
Patricia Highsmith's novel is adapted with theatrical shadow, light and dark.
Ordinary Days review: a new New-York set musical at fortyfivedownstairs
Ordinary Days is an ode to chance encounters and the magic waiting to be found in metropolitan life
Our New Gods by Thomas Vowles review: a sexy queer debut novel set in Melbourne
Our New Gods moves what could have been a predictable coming-of-age story in an exciting new direction.
Artbank On Display review: 45 years worth celebrating
More showroom than exhibition, 'On Display' offers a glimpse into the calibre of Artbank’s collection and is testament to its…
Lost and Finding review: raw energy at Flight Path Theatre
Lost and Finding is a fantastical comedy with a sense of adventure (and puppets).
Arborescence review: Rhett Davis' novel takes 'tree change' to a new level
Arborescence is speculative fiction at its best: an end-of-world story that offers green leaves of hope.
Man Ray and Max Dupain review: an exhibition exploring two important 20th century artists
Man Ray and Max Dupain's photographic works span still life, nudes, portraits, fashion and advertising.
Would That It Were a Fortress review: June Jones EP is a chrysalis
June Jones’ music is intensely personal, interrogating gender identity, mental health, disability and what healing might look like.